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V Villa-Lobos, Heitor 1887 - 1959 · Early 20th century

Amazonas, W118, 119

W118 (original) ; W119 (piano arrangement) Bailado indígena brasileiro (subtitle of W119)
Early 20th century 12-14 minutes
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Sheet music
Sheet music · public domain · 3 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1917 (W118), 1932 (W119)
First published
1929 - Paris: Max Eschig (W118); 1953 - Paris: Max Eschig (W119)
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
W118 (original) ; W119 (piano arrangement)
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Movements
1

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1 continuous ballet with 17 stage directions:; Contemplação do Amazonas; Ciúme do Deus dos ventos; O espelho da jovem índia; Traição do Deus dos ventos; A prece da jovem índia; Dança ao encantamento das florestas; A dança sensual da jovem índia; Região dos monstros; A marcha dos monstros; A alegria da índia; Um monstro se destaca; A ânsia do monstro; O espelho enganador; A descoberta; A luta do prazer; O abismo; O precipício

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